Margie Cymbalta is a drug that has been FDA approved for two purposes. It was orriginally approved for the use as an antidepressant. It has also been approved as a pain reliever. Cymbalta has the right to advertise the use of Cymbalta as an anti depressant and as a pain reliever. I have been searching for help with pain relief without trying Lyrica due to its cost. I checked on Cymbalta and in my searching I learned that Effexor works the same as Cymbalta, but doesn't have the FDA approval as a pain reliever, therefore, cannot advertise for pain relief. I looked at the Cymbalta website and the first paragraph explained that it "affects two naturally occurring chemicals in the brain and spinal cord, serotonin and norepinephrine. Research suggests that these chemicals play a role in depression and pain." Cymbalta is also prescribed for diabetic neuropathic pain. I just looked up both on wikipedia.com and read enough interesting info that I'm going back to read some more. Like you, I forgot to ask my Neuro how long before I can expect additional pain relief. However, today I've been doing a lot more around the house. I sit for a while and get up to so more. Maybe it's working! Good luck with the Cymbalt. Patti - Michigan - Home of the Detroit Tigers Baseball Team
---- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Greettings, > I had my nuero appt last week and and my goal was see if I can get anything > for my pain/burning/tingling feet and to get something to help me sleep. (I > haven't slept in a month). He wouldn't give me any "sleeping pills" but he > gave me cymbalta to help with the pain. I had tried it once before and quit > cuz it either made me sick or week or both - I don't remember. (along with > Nuerontin/lyrica and 11 other meds I've tried) > I've taken it 3 times - only at night - and it has done squat for the pain. > Question - is this a drug that needs a few weeks to kick in? > Also - I've seen on tv that cymbalta is used for depression. why aere we > taking a med for depression for pain? Are they trying to tell us the pain is > all in our heads? > Margie > -- > WOW! Homepage (http://www.wowway.com)
